Increases the monetary jurisdiction of justice courts from $3,000 to $15,000.

The bill amends the Uniform Justice Court Act to increase the monetary jurisdiction of justice courts from $3,000 to $15,000. This change applies to actions and proceedings for the recovery of money or chattels, as well as small claims. The court retains jurisdiction over actions where the amount sought does not exceed $15,000. The bill also clarifies that any counterclaim exceeding $15,000 is waived. This change aims to allow justice courts to handle larger monetary disputes, potentially reducing the burden on higher courts.

Increases the monetary jurisdiction of justice courts from $3,000 to $15,000.

The bill amends the Uniform Justice Court Act to increase the monetary jurisdiction of justice courts from $3,000 to $15,000. This change applies to actions and proceedings for the recovery of money or chattels, as well as small claims. The court retains jurisdiction over actions where the amount sought does not exceed $15,000. The bill also clarifies that any counterclaim exceeding $15,000 is waived. This change aims to allow justice courts to handle larger monetary disputes, potentially reducing the burden on higher courts.